Assistant to the Chief Clinical Director

Job Details: Job Location: Lacey Detox

• Lacey, WA, Salary Range: $80000.00 - $90000.00, Position Summary The Assistant to the Chief Clinical Officer supports the Chief Clinical Officer in overseeing clinical training, quality assurance, documentation compliance, and clinical operations across the organization’s facilities nationwide. This position works closely with clinical staff and facility leadership to promote consistent clinical practices, maintain documentation standards, support regulatory compliance, and improve the overall quality of patient care. The ideal candidate is a licensed behavioral health professional with strong clinical knowledge, leadership abilities, and experience in clinical documentation, staff development, and quality improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in developing, coordinating, and delivering training for clinical staff and facility directors to support consistent clinical practices and organizational standards. Chart Auditing: Conduct clinical chart audits across all facilities nationwide to assess documentation accuracy, completeness, compliance, and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Quality Assurance: Coordinate and manage Quality Assurance (QA) meetings, including preparing meeting materials, reviewing audit findings, tracking action items, and monitoring corrective action plans. Policy and Procedure Updates: Assist with the development, review, and revision of clinical policies, procedures, and documentation standards under the direction of the Chief Clinical Officer.

Clinical Operations Support: Support clinical operational initiatives and help implement standardized processes across facilities. Compliance and Quality Improvement: Identify trends, documentation deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement; communicate findings and assist with implementing corrective measures. Leadership Collaboration: Collaborate with facility directors, clinical leadership, and other departments to promote accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement in clinical services.

Additional Responsibilities: Perform other clinical administrative and operational duties as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer.

Minimum Qualifications

Active, unrestricted clinical license in the state where the employee is practicing or assigned to work, with one of the following credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Experience in behavioral health, mental health, substance use treatment, or a related clinical setting.

Knowledge of clinical documentation standards, treatment records, and quality assurance processes. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with clinical teams and leadership across multiple facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in clinical leadership, clinical supervision, quality assurance, or clinical compliance. Experience conducting chart audits and developing corrective action plans. Experience facilitating clinical training and quality assurance meetings. Familiarity with behavioral health regulations, accreditation standards, and documentation requirements.

Ability to manage multiple projects and support initiatives across geographically dispersed facilities. Key Competencies Clinical judgment and professionalism Quality assurance and attention to detail Training and staff development Regulatory and documentation compliance Leadership and collaboration Process improvement and accountability Effective communication and time management Work Environment This position supports clinical operations across multiple facilities nationwide.

Travel requirements, work location, and scheduling will be determined based on organizational needs. Equal Employment Opportunity The organization is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Qualifications: